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Creamy Yogurt Fruit Dip
By brandyc
Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) light cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
- 1 container (6 oz.) orange yogurt
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 2 T. coarsely chopped pecans
- Shredded orange peel
- Cut-up fruit, if desired
Cheesy Tomato-Chicken Skillet
By brandyc
Cook pasta as directed on package
- 2 cups uncooked pasta nuggets or radiatore (7 oz)
- 3/4 lb chicken breast strips for stir-fry
- 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (4 to 5 medium)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
Birthday Clown Cake
By brandyc
Line two greased and floured 9-in
- FROSTING:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup baking cocoa
- 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 cups confectioners' sugar
- 5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Yellow, orange, green, teal, magenta and black paste food coloring
- 10 Starburst candies
- 5 ice cream sugar cones
- Assorted candies for decorating
Caramel-Pecan-Apple Pie
By brandyc
Heat oven to 425°F. Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie using 9-inch glass pie plate
- Crust
- 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
- Filling
- 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples (6 medium)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Topping
- 1/3 cup caramel topping
- 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped pecans
Pear Apple Crisp
By brandyc
By using canned fruit, you eliminate time-consuming peeling and slicing
- 1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
- 1 can (8-1/2 ounces) sliced pears, drained
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- Ice cream, optional
Strawberry Yogurt Cake
By brandyc
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 egg whites
- 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free strawberry yogurt
- 1 container Betty Crocker® Whipped vanilla frosting
- 1 quart (4 cups) strawberries
Cream Cheese Clouds
By brandyc
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Triple-Fudge Cake
By brandyc
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Three-Cheese Party Wheel
By brandyc
Instead of serving cheese spreads separately, layer them for an attractive appetizer
- 1 container (8 oz) Swiss almond cold-pack cheese food
- 1 container (8 oz) sharp Cheddar cold-pack cheese food
- 1 container (8 oz) chives-and-onion cream cheese spread
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted if desired
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 80 assorted crackers
- Fresh currants, if desired
Luscious Key Lime Dessert
By brandyc
1 serving = 9 Points Plus
- 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) oatmeal cookie mix
- 1/2 cup firm butter
- 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup Key lime juice or lime juice
- 2 containers (8 oz each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free Key lime pie yogurt
- Few drops green food color, if desired
- 1 tablespoon grated lime peel
- 1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- If Key limes aren’t available in your grocery store, look for bottled Key lime juice near the other bottled juices.